How much sun does Broadleaf lupine need?

Broadleaf lupine grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Broadleaf lupine bloom?

Broadleaf lupine blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Broadleaf lupine native?

Broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What butterflies or moths does Broadleaf lupine host?

Broadleaf lupine is a larval host plant for silvery blue butterfly.

Broadleaf lupine

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Lupinus latifolius

Last reviewed: September 2026

Broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) is a perennial forb native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 3 more states. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bumble bees and bees.

Toxicity unknown

Broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

18"–48" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, NM, NV and 3 more states

Pollinators

bumble bees, bees

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Coast Range Puget Lowland Marine West Coast Forest Northwestern Forested Mountains Sierra Nevada Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Central California Valley Southern California Mountains North American Deserts Central Basin and Range Arizona/New Mexico Mountains Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

Upright perennial with palm-shaped leaves and tall spikes of blue to violet pea-like flowers in early summer, growing in meadows and open forest clearings at mid to high elevations.

Growing Broadleaf lupine

Grow Broadleaf lupine in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 18 to 48 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Host plant for silvery blue butterfly.

Nitrogen-fixing roots enrich the soil, and the flowers are a favored nectar source for bumble bees. Foliage serves as a larval host for the silvery blue butterfly.

Common questions

How much sun does Broadleaf lupine need?: Broadleaf lupine grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Broadleaf lupine bloom?: Broadleaf lupine blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Broadleaf lupine native?: Broadleaf lupine (Lupinus latifolius) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What butterflies or moths does Broadleaf lupine host?: Broadleaf lupine is a larval host plant for silvery blue butterfly.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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